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Forget-me-Not · Neepster Joined: 25 Jan 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Insch

I was pottering through some green blogs.... can I put them here(?) I hope so, they seem fine(???) Firstly //simple-green-frugal-co-op.blogspot.com I've just started to follow this and then it lead me to //1greengeneration.elementsintime.com/?p=365

Or more specifically this page. It talks about going shampoo free. The other blog says you can go cold turkey (dipped head in oil) or space out shampoos and reduce chemicals or you ca go baking soda and vinegar route. This page gives you the info needed.

After my Moon Cup..... jump (Still fab), I thought how about this, I hate buying shampoo and since..... deep breath, I'm a slave to 6 weeks semi permanent colours. I'm sorry chemicals yes, I can do being size 16 sometimes 18 not small, I can do no make up for days on end. I can't do roots yet, (well not over four weeks late anyway) just to vain.

So, am planning to give it a go, hubby may too (when he finds out), maybe the girls too.

Who else out there is shampoo free and what happened? The blog above said she could see her health via her hair, greasier when poorly. Thought interesting point, another window to health. My teeth give me a 3 day cold warning after all......

Beth

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wildgarlic · Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:13 pm Post subject:

I've seen stuff about this before and quite honestly I couldn't do it. I also use hair colourant - get one from the Neeps Co-op that is supposedly 'greener' but it still contains chemicals. It does a pretty good job though - Herbatint .

I'd definitely be interested to hear how you go - from what I remember about our brief encounter at the last Neeps meet I recall a healthy shining head of hair!
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Fia · Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:25 pm Post subject:

What about henna, fmn? It's natural and works on all hair without damage to hair or environment.

The lovely lodger and I had a fab evening with it after getting some at the last food co-op. It comes in various shades of brown and many shades of red, and the ones from suma are excellent and very good value...
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Diana · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:42 am Post subject:

I tried, but eventually gave up. I do have long hair though and it's supposed to be a faster transition the shorter you hair.
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pete_inthehills · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:01 am Post subject:

many many many many years ago, many years ago, many many years ago, I had really long hair and I went 18 months with out using shampoo. After about 6 weeks it didn't really need it. It didn't seem any better or worse than when I used to use shampoo.

Some of my goth and grebo friends at the time who had dreds used to use scented oils to keep their hair smelling nice.

These days, if my hair feels greasy, I just shave it off.

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Maria · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:26 pm Post subject:

Forget-me-Not · Neepster Joined: 25 Jan 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Insch

I think I need to try some of these alternatives. I did try Henna with my friend when we were 15 ad ended up with dark green hair for a looooonnnnnngggg fortnight. (It could have been the plan but it wasn't.)

Never heard of Herba tint. Always good to hear something works first. I've not kept track of co-op day this month and besides am stocked up and roots-a-fresh but next month need to look into this. Also need to look for Orgnic white vinegar. Have some bog standard stuff now but it stinks!!!! Maybe half term is a good trial start. Away from people's noses and can still wear a hat!

I envy you Pete, right now mine's pretty short in readiness to grow longish again, so I think this might be good timing. If my youngest had draed locks, my life would be so much easier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will keep posted when I begin.
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zombiecazz · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:15 pm Post subject:

I'm going to give this a go too.
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Julie · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:02 pm Post subject:

I only recently got my first grey hairs (49) and I was waiting to see how I felt about them before taking the drastic dyeing step. Trouble is, once you start you can't stop without it seeming dramatic. I'm glad I gave them a chance as they have turned out to be silver and I'm learning to love them. I was a blonde teenager and it seems I'm going back to my roots (PTP).
If you feel brave enough, give them a chance - you might even like them, who knows.
I do also fancy Pete's method, it sounds great for the summer and easy care too. If I did that, what's the betting that everyone would assume I had cancer though

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